Shirley Jahad
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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First Person: Valerie Watson turns curbs into parks
Turning what once was a space for two cars to park into a parklet where people can "hang out and enjoy the street life of downtown Los Angeles." → Read More
Bryan Stow trial: Dodgers didn't do 'squat' to stop fight, attorney says
As closing arguments began in the civil suit against the Dodgers, the lawyer for beating victim Bryan Stow instructed the jury on the compensation the family may be due. → Read More
Are parking ticket fines in Los Angeles too high?
The group LA Parking Freedom Initiative thinks tickets should be capped at the median hourly wage in Southern California — $23. → Read More
LA gun buyback day comes a week after Isla Vista shooting
Under the buyback program, anyone can show up with any type of gun and will be able to turn the firearm in, no questions asked, in exchange for a grocery store gift card. → Read More
Bryan Stow: Opening statements made in beating victim's case vs. Dodgers
Opening statements have been made in the civil lawsuit against the Dodgers by the family of Bryan Stow. He suffered permanent brain damage after a beating at the stadium. → Read More
Isla Vista Massacre: Did sheriff's deputies miss their chance to stop Rodger?
Law enforcement officials can determine whether a person is eligible for a "5150 hold" but face many challenges. → Read More
LA County Metro votes to hike bus, train fares despite protests
Opponents say the hike will hurt the poor who depend on the transit system. Metro says the increase will help close a budget shortfall. → Read More
Shuttle bus service to view of Hollywood sign begins
A new shuttle bus service starts rolling this weekend to bring people to a picture perfect view of the Hollywood sign. It's the must-have photo stop for anyone visiting L.A. → Read More
Catholics celebrate canonization of Popes John Paul II and John XXIII
The L.A. Archdiocese is marking the historic canonization with a special ceremony at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. It is also welcoming visitors to a new exhibit honoring the soon-to-be Saints. → Read More
Clergy sex abuse victims decry sainthood for Pope John Paul II
Some victims accuse the pontiff of ignoring the scandal while he was leader of the Catholic Church. A spokesman for the L.A. Archdiocese says the pope's entire record should be taken into consideration. → Read More
Former Bell city leader Rizzo: 'I will never do anything like this again'
Residents of Bell say no sentence would be too long for a former official convicted of masterminding a corruption scandal that nearly bankrupted the city. → Read More
Bus crash: Humboldt State vows to bring back surviving students
Humboldt State University President Rollin Richmond said the university will do their best to arrange for surviving students who did not make it for preview weekend due to a fatal bus crash to come back and “try to avoid bringing them up on a bus.” → Read More
Former Bell official Spaccia sentenced to 11 years, 8 months
Spaccia was sentenced for misappropriation of public funds, conspiracy, falsification of government records and other crimes. → Read More
Metrolink looks to add express trains on San Bernardino–LA line
The payoff for riders will be time: the express ride can save up to 90 minutes round trip. The plan involves new tracks at an estimated cost of $126 million. → Read More
LA's downtown greenspace begins $20 million transformation
A 34-acre lot adjacent to downtown Los Angeles is about to undergo a $20 million transformation into a park featuring open meadows, walkways and a wetlands area. → Read More
LA Conservancy ranks 88 cities on their preservation efforts
L.A. has a reputation for being a city that looks forward and rarely looks back, for better or worse. But a new report on L.A. cities' efforts to preserve the past has ranked them by their efforts. → Read More
Live video: Funeral service underway for fallen LAPD officer (updated)
Services were under way Thursday in honor of LAPD Officer Nicholas Lee. The 40-year-old veteran is the first officer to die in the line of duty since 2008. → Read More
Live video: Procession underway for fallen LAPD officer (updated)
Services were under way Thursday in honor of LAPD Officer Nicholas Lee. The 40-year-old veteran is the first officer to die in the line of duty since 2008. → Read More
Officials alarmed at number of fire deaths in 2014
Fire officials are reminding residents of time importance of having smoke detectors. They recommend replacing them this weekend as daylight saving time takes effect. → Read More
LA Rain: Storm disrupts morning commute; 2nd on its way
The CHP reports there were about 111 collisions in L.A. County. Some mountain roads have already been closed and mandatory evacuation orders have been issued. → Read More